There is a real prospect of the government missing its tax revenue target.
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Citizens willingly pay taxes in return for government using these resources to provide services such as education and health.
Protests in Kenya reveal that a young, enlightened, urban population can drive a hard bargain with a state that is failing them.
Kenyans, particularly young ones, are fed up with rising prices as well as being ignored, of corruption and of the conspicuous consumption of politicians.
The negative investor sentiment and massive capital flight could be reversed by improved governance and accountability.
Kenya’s budgetary allocation misses opportunities to improve basic education and address unemployment.
Ruto’s administration continues to borrow, just like the previous regime.
Kenya’s digital service taxes could end up punishing struggling start-ups that shifted into the digital space for survival.
Kenya needs to address spending inefficiencies to attain the goals outlined in the budget.
Kenya’s heavy debt burden is worrisome and could damage its economy in the long-term.
Kenya’s new budget is expected to focus on food security, manufacturing, universal health coverage, and affordable housing.
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